Junior Deputy program accepting enrollment

Community, Hays County, News

Staff Report, on May 25, 2022

Staff Report

HAYS COUNTY – The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is currently taking applications for the Summer Junior Deputy Academy.

There will be two separate academies that will run Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

• Kyle (east side of county): June 28 through June 30 – Chapa Middle School, 3311 Dacy Ln., Kyle, TX 78640 (application deadline is June 17)

• Dripping Springs (west side of county): July 19 through July 21 – Dripping Springs High Sch...

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Pedernales Electric Cooperative seeking teacher spotlight award nominations

JOHNSON CITY — Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) is searching for teachers who go above and beyond to support their students in and out of the cla...

April 23, 2025

Hays County, News

Pedernales Electric Cooperative gives tips on planting trees this spring

JOHNSON CITY — With the spring season officially underway since March 20, the Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) is warning those with a green thu...

March 26, 2025

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PEC selects students for D.C. trip

JOHNSON CITY — For the past 59 years, Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) has participated in Youth Tour, which sends students on an all-expenses pa...

February 19, 2025

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PEC employees donate more than 800 toys to area Santa programs

JOHNSON CITY — Pedernales Electric Cooperative employees are spreading cheer this holiday season to area families in need. Across its offices, PEC emp...

December 23, 2024

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Hays CISD teachers selected for Teacher Spotlight Award

JOHNSON CITY — Rooted in community, Pedernales Electric Cooperative invests in educational programs and support for teachers and classrooms across the...

November 26, 2024

Buda, Hays County, News

Mom claims Hays CISD could have done more to prevent child endangerment

By Brittany Kelley

April 30, 2025

BUDA — After discovering that her son’s former teacher was arrested for public intoxication, Christina Nichols was left wishing Hays CISD did more to ...

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Kyle Police investigate fatal crash on IH-35 near Yarrington Road

By Staff Report

March 18, 2025

KYLE – The Kyle Police Department is investigating a fatal collision that occurred at approximately 2 a.m. March 18 on southbound IH-35 near Yarringto...

Hays County, News

Joint operation leads to more than 40 arrests in Hays County

By Staff Report

April 2, 2025

AUSTIN — A joint investigation between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the San Antonio Poli...

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Three-car collision leaves one dead

By Staff Report

March 12, 2025

DRIPPING SPRINGS – A three-car collision left a 79-year-old woman dead March 1. At approximately 6:45 p.m., the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS...

Breaking News, Dripping Springs, Hays County, ...

Former Dripping Springs Middle School teacher sentenced to 60 years in prison for possession of child pornography

By Staff Report

April 30, 2025

SAN MARCOS — Hays County District Judge Sherri K. Tibbe sentenced Kevin McLean, 33, to a total of 60 years in prison April 29; McLean entered a plea o...

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